https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/02/would-you-have-spotted-this-skimmer/
Skimming is a form of theft by which credit card or debit card information is stolen/captured by recording by installing a bit of technology, typically at the credit card terminal.
While more banks are issuing credit and debit cards containing a minute computer chip these days, which is more difficult to forge, not all vendors accept them yet. So, most cards still have magnetic strips attached to the back of the cards. This makes it possible to steal the information from the strips and allows criminals to use the fake cards created by skimming. It is difficult to identify whether a skimming device is installed in the ATM or not because of the miniature size of the device and different places where criminals install.. All the retail outlet should use few protective steps like running a baseline scan of the store, installing skimmer detection devices, inspecting the seal etc
Hi Manogna,
It is good to know skimming, which is the new form of credit card information stolen for me. The information related to credit card and bank account is important for everyone since it may bring you financial loss. Bank should remind clients about new form of information stealing and users of credit card should pay attention to protect their own information and report any suspect activity timely.
I would not have spotted that skimmer. I check for overlays at most all store transactions. I usually just lie on the frame because they overlay the whole unit but now… this seems like I will have to tug on the number-pad. truthfully, If Aldi’s just stepped up their game in their CC terminals this would be less of a problem. I hope everyone read this post as this hits close to home, Pottsgrove, PA in Montgomery county. Aldi’s are all around Philly… so watch your mag stripes.
I definitely would have not figured out that was a skimmer. But I have been hit with one before. A few years ago I used my credit card at a gas station in Los Angeles that had a skimmer on it. I know check all terminals for atm machines and credit card machines by doing a quick tug check to see if there’s anything overlayed on top. Although the best was to deal with this is the built in security the credit card company gives you. It’s just a hassle every time you need to change your card and number.